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Add 27/32 and 18/35

27/32 + 18/35 is 1521/1120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    27/32 = 27 × 35/32 × 35 = 945/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    18/35 = 18 × 32/35 × 32 = 576/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/1120 + 576/1120 = 945 + 576/1120 = 1521/1120
  5. So, 27/32 + 18/35 = 1521/1120
    In mixed form: 1401/1120

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